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published Friday, November 11, 2011

Here is what’s going on around Athens today, Nov. 11:

EVENTS

The Georgia Family History Expo 2011:1-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Gwinnett Center , 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth; featured speakers are: M. Bridget Cook and Holly T. Hansen; class sessions include: Georgia research, brick walls, DNA, Scottish and German research, and writing your own family history; exhibit hall is free to the public and features a variety of vendors and exhibitors; $60 per day; visit www.familyhistoryexpos.com and click on ‘expos’ for a full list of classes and their presenters.

Have your picture taken with the legendary Heisman Trophy: 5:30-8 p.m., Nissan of Athens, 4735 Atlanta Hwy.; college football fans can have their photo taken with the most prestigious award in college football; (888) 865-0127.

Fantastic Friday: 9 a.m.-noon, Gym, Bishop Park, 705 Sunset Drive; parents and kids have fun in a non-structured environment; parents required to stay for program and are responsible for leading children through obstacle courses and funs; for ages 10 months to 4 years old; Fridays through Dec. 2; no program scheduled on Nov. 25; $10 per person/per day for ACC residents, $15 per person/per day for nonresidents; (706) 613-3589 or www.athensclarkecounty.com/bishop.

Disaster Preparedness: 9:30-11 a.m., Athens Community Council on Aging, 135 Hoyt St.; learn how to stay safe and warm during a snow storm and how to prepare for possible disasters or events and plan for post-event recovery; (706) 549-4850 or www.accaging.org.

Athens Mother Center Meeting: 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Gregory the Great, Barnett Shoals; Athens Mother Center is a mothering support group; today participate in busy mommas and coffee talk, toddler play and craft group and the discussion group ‘Who’s your momma?’; childcare available for toddlers; email athensmotherscenter@ gmail.com.

Holiday Decorating Tips: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Appointments at Five in Five Points, 1730 S. Lumpkin St.; Terry Jackson will be on site to offer tips on decorating for the holidays and the ABC’s of bow making; there will be a drawing for a Christmas wreath; www.appointmentsatfive.com.

Books and Bites: 5:30-9 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St.; read for a long time without being interrupted; bring books from home or check out some from the library; snacks provided; open to teens ages 11-18; register; www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us or (706) 613-3650.